Off The Beat

University of Pennsylvania's Premier All-Gender Student a Cappella GROUP


Kristen Smith

Voice Part: Alto/Mezzzo

Class: 2022

Major: Health and Societies (HSOC)

Solos: Keep Lying (Donna Missal), I Care (Beyoncé), Dead in the Water (SPELLES), Edge of Midnight (Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks)

Board Positions: President (2021), Album Chair (2020)


Is that Olivia Rodrigo? SPELLES? Sorry, Miley Cyrus? No wait, that’s THE *Noelle* Kristen Smith getting ready to grace the Iron Gate Stage! OTB’s resident Fiji brother, Smokes stan, and cardigan connoisseur, Miss Kristen simply does it all. Need someone to enhance your vocabulary? Fair enough … ask Kristen! Wanna learn how to be breathier? Kristen’s your girl! Need some tips on how to rock a green puffer jacket (ok Urban Outfitters!)? Find Kristen after the show! Whether you spot her at the VP long tables (wearing an OAX sweatshirt, ofc, because a bestie is ALWAYS cold) or in Brachfeld acabopping with her left hand, you are sure to see her sporting the biggest smile and the kindest heart. As a dedicated leader and role model to all, Kristen has given everything to this group. Her empathetic listening ear, dedication (our girl NEVER misses a cheat sheet.), and radiant spirit have truly defined her as the heart of OTB. And we couldn’t be more grateful. Now, we hope you have settled into your seats, because we’ll be here until the edge of midnight listening to her KILLER vocals.


I could eat (and have eaten) chick-fil-a for every meal!
When I’m not singing, I’m probably watching Netflix (Gossip Girl, Grey’s, The Office, or One Tree Hill for the thousandth time), or am on my way to Starbucks for my daily (hourly?) coffee fix.